Commercial Manager – Civil Rail – Projects up to £300m – Central London – Main Contractor

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Manager for large rail projects in Central London. The role involves leading a team on commercial aspects including CVRs and procurement, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant commercial management experience, knowledge of construction law, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience on major projects for a first-tier contractor.
• Experience with major forms of contract (NEC, ICE, NR9/12 etc.).
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of the project including CVRs and Forecasting.
• Ensure applications for payment are made on time.
• Set out and ensure compliance with the commercial strategy.

Skills

Commercial Management experience on Major projects

Claims production and negotiation

Understanding of construction Law

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisation skills

Job description

Commercial Manager – Civil Rail – Projects up to £300m – Central London – Main Contractor

Salary: £60-£75k+pkg
Location: Central London
Region: London

Commercial Manager – Civil Rail – Projects up to £300m – Central London – Main Contractor

About the role

A Major Main Contractor is looking for a Commercial Manager to join us on one of our exciting London Rail projects. The Project Commercial Manager will be responsible for managing a small team on all commercial aspects on the project, including CVRs, Forecasting, procurement, management of the supply chain, maximising cash-flow and client liaison. The Project Commercial Manager will report to the Project Director and Commercial Lead for Rail.

Key aspects of your role

• Have full understanding of the contract conditions and be responsible for ensuring that all the team members have an understanding of the relevant part of the contract applicable to the work for which they are responsible.
• Ensure the applications for payment are made to the agreed timescales and are agreed with the client.
• Set out the Commercial strategy for the project and ensure that the commercial personnel are competent and receive the right training.
• Ensure that reporting procedures are complied with for cost and value monitoring
• Work with the project teams and be involved in all major decisions which would affect the outcome of the project
• Work with the project teams to ensure financial controls are in place to monitor the costs and value of work undertaken
• Maintain and enhance the relationship with the client and work with the team to deliver the project in a cost effective manner for all parties

What we are looking for

• Commercial Management experience on Major projects for a first tier contractor
• Experience of claims production and negotiation
• Experience using the major forms of contract (NEC, ICE, NR9/12 etc.)
• A good understanding of construction Law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills